Mia’s cutting remark rendered Mary and Bob speechless.


    Meanwhile, Sharon’s pride took a hit. “It’s 100 thousand dors, right? I can cough it up, but you have


    to quit


    bothering my son. He’s about to tie the knot with a girl from a wealthy family–a perfect match.”


    Swiftly, she penned a check and tossed it on the floor.


    Mary snatched it up eagerly, greed written all over her face. “That’s mighty generous of you. You’re


    spot on


    about Mia too–an orphan with no background. Ungrateful to her parents, too. It is great news that


    they’re


    divorced.”


    Sharon smirked. Mockery flickered in her eyes. “Take the money and get out of my sight.”


    Fearing theft, Mary quickly stowed the check in her purse.


    With haste, she turned and left, not sparing a word for Mia.


    Mia took a deep breath. “I’ll repay you someday.”


    Supporting her adoptive parents financially was never her n. Sharon paying for it wasn’t either.


    Sharon scoffed, “No need. That sum is a mere salon visit for me. It’s nothing. In fact, it’s worth it to rid


    myself


    of a huge headache.


    “You don’t have to pay me back. Do I have to remind you how much your pay is? Just keep an eye on


    your


    family. Stop disturbing us. We’re worlds apart.”


    Mia took her phone out to wire the money to Timothy, then nced at Sharon. “I wired the money to


    Timothy.


    Don’t worry, I won’t bother you again.”


    “Why do you still have my son’s contact? What are you nning to do with it? Since you’re legally


    divorced.


    there’s no need to keep in touch,” Sharon questioned.


    In the face of her ex–mother–inw’s request, Mia deleted Timothy’s contact. “Better now?”


    “That’s more like it. Maya’s family, the Lanes, will be at the engagement ceremony this weekend. That’s


    the background my daughter–inw should have.


    “You know, you should know your ce. When searching for a man, don’t think of hooking up with


    someone


    out of your league. For example, don’t dream of snagging someone like that famous actor,” Sharon


    said with


    condescension.


    Mia’s expression hinted at mockery. “Snagging someone out of my league depends on my capability. If


    I could


    marry Timothy, why not someone even better?”


    The atmosphere tensed unexpectedly.


    “Mr. Barrett, you’re back,” Holly greeted aloud.


    Mia’s back stiffened momentarily. She nced over her shoulder at him, his eyes holding a profound


    depth.


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    Her hands slightly curled into fists as she straightened her back. Showing timidity at this moment was


    thest thing on her mind.


    Sharon stood up with a smile. “Tim, you’re back. You heard Mia, didn’t you? Marrying someone better?


    It’s hard to believe she doesn’t know her ce. How can she have such ridiculous dreams? This is so


    amusing to


    me.”


    Timothy walked into the living room with an expressionless face, but the way he loosened his tie gave


    his


    annoyance away.


    Sharon continued, “Tim, Mia’s adoptive parents showed up and caused a scene. They imed she


    made decisions in this household and handled the finances. I had no idea she was feeding them empty


    boasts. How


    hrious!”


    He responded passively, “I did mention that.”


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    Stiffness struck her body. The surprise caught her off–guard, and she couldn’t utter a word.


    She refused to believe Timothy said those words himself.